Episode 338: Why Good Ideas Go Wrong
As artists, coming up with great ideas is fairly common. But why is it that so few of the ideas we come up with get executed? In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down why so many great creative ideas never come to fruition. Hit the link to listen/watch episode 338 of Super Duty Tough Work, Why Good Ideas Go Wrong:
Blueprint Announces Southeast Asia Tour Dates for Chamber Music 2
After taking a six year break from touring, Blueprint returned to play 20 shows this spring to support the release of his Falling Down EP. And while the tour was successful, no further tour dates had been announced. We’re proud to announce that Blueprint will be doing a set of tour dates in Southeast Asia to promote his Chamber Music II album release. This will be Blueprint’s first time in Southeast Asia and not a…
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Episode 337: Too Much Data
While have a twenty year career in the music industry is a blessing, it’s not without its drawbacks. One of those is the constant changing of technology and how that impacts your ability to store and archive your oldest material. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down the challenges of keeping their catalog intact and give advice for artists who may want to avoid some of the problems they’re dealing with. Hit the link…
Blueprint Announces New Album, “Chamber Music II”
When Blueprint released his Falling Down EP this past spring, underground hip-hop fans welcomed him back with excitement. And although the project and its tour were well-received, many wondered what was next. After all, it has been six years between projects, so it made sense to wonder when and if Blueprint would return with more music. Well the question has been officially answered, as Blueprint announces the fall release of his Chamber Music 2 instrumental…
Episode 336: Album Reviews
In this week’s episode, Blueprint and Illogic review brand new albums from Shrapknel, Common & Pete Rock, Slum Village, and Ghostface Killah. Hit the link to watch/listen to episode 336 of Super Duty Tough Work, Album Reviews, out now:
335: Starting Art After 40
While many artists tell themselves that being involved in art after the age of 40 doesn’t make sense because believe they can never make a living from it, there are many studies suggesting that it is actually worth it whether you make money or not. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic discuss the physical, mental, and social benefits of being involved in art as you get older. Hit the link to watch/listen to episode 335…
Episode 334: Hip-Hop’s Generational Divide
Earlier this month, Redman and Method Man made news by saying this would be their last time playing the Hot 97 Summer fest because they felt the generation gap was too wide. While some younger fans were offended by their comments, other older hip-hop fans understood what they meant. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down what went wrong and why it’s little more complicated than it seems. Hit the link to watch/listen to…
Episode 333: The Biggest Lessons from the Falling Down Tour
After finishing his first tour in six years, The Falling Down tour, Blueprint returns to the podcast to reflect on how touring has changed and to share some of his biggest lessons from getting back on the road. Hit the link to watch/listen to episode 333, The Biggest Lessons from the Falling Down Tour:
Episode 332: The Real Cost of Creating Content
Last week, Spotify’s CEO landed himself in hot water for saying that the cost of creating content is “close to zero.” In response, many artists and creatives, called him out on it. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down some of the real costs of creating content that nobody speaks about and why it’s nowhere near close to zero. Hit the link to listen to episode 332 of the Super Duty Tough Work podcast,…
Blueprint “Falling Down” Official Music Video
Just as he heads out on tour, Blueprint drops the visual for the title track from his brand new EP, Falling Down, available now. Hit the link to check it out:
Blueprint Announces Falling Down Tour Date in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Since the announcement of his twenty city Falling Down tour, Blueprint’s fans in Minneapolis have been wondering if the tour would be stopping in their area. The answer is yes! Today, Blueprint announced that he will be visiting the Twin Cities on the Falling Down tour for a show in St. Paul, MN. Hit the link for details:
Episode 331: Projects We Were Too Scared to Release
Once you reach a certain number of releases in your catalog, people tend to judge you by those projects and how successful they were. But most artists know that they had several projects that they never released because they were too scared to share them. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down three projects that they never released due to fear but wish they would have. Hit the link to watch/listen to Super Duty…
Blueprint “Tough Times Don’t Last” Official Music Video Debut
The second single and music video from Blueprint’s upcoming Falling Down EP is here. “Tough Times Don’t Last” is an epic instrumental with a film noir visual that is a must-watch. Hit the link to watch/listen:
Blueprint Adds Five Texas Shows to Falling Down Tour
We’re excited to announce that five more dates have been added to Blueprint’s “Falling Down” tour, this time all in the great state of Texas. Blueprint and DJ Detox will now be hitting up Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso, Texas on this run. Hit the link to get the details on each city and pick up your advanced tickets below today:
Episode 330: Making Your Own Samples with Rob Viktum
Since we speak about the pros and cons of making sample-based music on this show quite often, it’s only right that we invite a producer on the show who has been on both sides. Aside for producing tracks for Conway, Murs, Ras Kass, and Brother Ali, Texas producer Rob Viktum is a composer and sound designer who makes samples that are used by other producers. In this episode, we speak to him about his start…
